Transportation Services
Transportation Services for Youth in Foster Care or Youth Experiencing Homelessness
If you are a youth in foster care or a youth experiencing homelessness, you have many educational rights, including access to transportation services.
You have a right to attend your school of best interest, which could be the school you attended before moving placement, entering the foster care system, or becoming homeless, also known as your school of origin.
You have the right to attend the school nearest to where you are living, also known as your local school or school of residence.
You have a right to receive free transportation for any school-related activities.
Every youth’s request is unique and needs an evaluation to determine what is the best option for you. Please request transportation at your site or complete the following form.
Link: Transportation Request for Foster Youth & McKinney-Vento Homeless Program
Youth Free Public Bus Passes
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
The OCTA provides free bus passes for youth all aged 6 to 18 to travel on public buses.
Free passes are available at your child's school. Go to the main office and request one.
Student and legal guardian signature is required.
If you need assistance, email: lorz_e@auhsd.us or saldana_a@auhsd.us
You may also go directly to the OCTA website to request a pass.
OCTA link to request a free youth bus pass: Youth Ride Free Online Parental Request Form
AUHSD Transportation Department
For transportation services not related to youth in foster care or youth experiencing homelessness, please visit the AUHSD website for information related to the district's transportation services:
McKinney-Vento (Homeless) and Foster Youth Programs
Have questions or need further assistance?
Elizabeth Lorz, Family and Community Engagement Specialist
McKinney-Vento Support
Email: lorz_e@auhsd.us
Office: 714-999-4434
Senior Administrative Assistant
Amy Saldana
Office: 714-999-4434
Need help from the district educational liaison?
McKinney-Vento Homeless & Foster Youth Educational Liaison
Dr. Adela Cruz, LCSW
Director of School Mental Health & Wellness
Email: cruz_ad@auhsd.us
Office: 714-999-7734